Photos: "Fish Underwater" by Petr Kratochvil, "Staghorn Coral in Lab" by David Hilmer/NOAA
Labs at the Shedd Aquarium
Made possible by the Shedd's Melissa Williams, Jackie Formoso and Cheryl Mell in collaboration with Beth Beyer
From January through March of 2013, CR² participants learned more about the flora and fauna of coral reefs and prepared for research diving in the Dominican Republic through programs at the Shedd Aquarium. Students took part in labs that helped them better understand population dynamics within ocean ecosystems, how environmental forces and predation influence physiological adaptation, the pathology of reef fishes, and the ecology of Lake Michigan, among other subjects. In addition, students had the opportunity to connect with postdoctoral researchers working at the Shedd and will get a behind-the-scenes view of the Shedd's research and conservation efforts.
From January through March of 2013, CR² participants learned more about the flora and fauna of coral reefs and prepared for research diving in the Dominican Republic through programs at the Shedd Aquarium. Students took part in labs that helped them better understand population dynamics within ocean ecosystems, how environmental forces and predation influence physiological adaptation, the pathology of reef fishes, and the ecology of Lake Michigan, among other subjects. In addition, students had the opportunity to connect with postdoctoral researchers working at the Shedd and will get a behind-the-scenes view of the Shedd's research and conservation efforts.
Exploring Anatomy: Squid Dissection -- January 16th
Mission: Marine Habitat -- January 30th
Students had the opportunity to meet Dr. Jason Tewfik and learn from him about Marine Protected Areas (MPAs).
Students had the opportunity to meet Dr. Jason Tewfik and learn from him about Marine Protected Areas (MPAs).
Behind-the-scenes with Shedd coral research -- February 13th
Students toured the Shedd's coral fragment nurseries with collections manager Mark Shick.
Students toured the Shedd's coral fragment nurseries with collections manager Mark Shick.
Exploring Pathology: Fish Dissection -- February 27th
Students met Dr. Philip Willink, who spoke on some of the conservation issues fish species face.
Students met Dr. Philip Willink, who spoke on some of the conservation issues fish species face.
Lakeshore Biology --March 13th
Students met Dr. Solomon David, who spoke on population ecology of freshwater fishes.
Students met Dr. Solomon David, who spoke on population ecology of freshwater fishes.
Workshop photos are the property of the John G. Shedd Aquarium.